Trading of income trusts spiked considerably on Nov. 23, the day former finance minister Ralph Goodale unveiled his policy on the booming sector, prompting speculation that there may have been a leak from the federal government.
Soon after, the Mounties launched a criminal investigation into whether news of Ottawa's plans had somehow found its way into the stock markets and fuelled improper trading.
Sources said Mr. Brison sent his e-mail on Nov. 22, the day before the decision.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060307.wxtrusts07/BNStory/Business/home
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060307/brison_email_060307/20060307?hub=Canada
[Contributor's note: Strange that this story went from front page to being buried in the business section in only a couple of hours...]
[Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on March 8, 2006]
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Good government is not a party government
Now, who here was saying that this was all BS and politics by the RCMP on behalf of the Cons? Please speak up!
LOL
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"I think it's important to always carry enough technology to restart civilization, should it be necessary." Mark Tilden
Also, I still receive the odd notification that my mail to somebody, I've never heard of, contained a virus.
On one occasion I received over 300 such notes, claiming that my emails contained bugs, from all over the world and addresses unknown to me. Needless to say, I've never sent a bug to anyone and don't even know how to do it.
So, perhaps let's give the guy the benefit of the doubt, because such incriminating evidence could esaily be planted by crooks. An expert friend of mine cleaned up my old computer a few weeks ago, before I gave it away to a local organization, and found tons of stuff I've never heard of or how it got there, because I bought the machine new from Staples, so it had to happen under my ownership, but unknown to me.
Ed Deak.
Seriously though... you're right, this may be planted. But this memo can be traced and unless the machine was professionally cleaned or hacked, they will be able to determine from where it was sent and when it was sent. If that corresponds to before the story breaking and someone acted on this memo (as it seems some people did), then Mr. Brison might find his butt in the hot seat. And then I'll laugh some more.
On a side note, you need to update your virus definitions. Sounds like you've been hit numerous times.
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<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/03/07/brison-trusts060307.html">http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/03/07/brison-trusts060307.html</a><br />
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He's downplaying the role of the email though. It's vague... and he had no knowledge of the upcoming decision (according to him). Of course, if he had no knowledge, how could he claim to his banker friend that he would be happy later in the week? God, I love the Libs! They are so arrogant, they can't even see their own duplicity. <br />
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I'm so happy, I'm going to the bar. Younge and Wellington, if anyone wants a drink! On me. I'll be the guy drinking milk.
Now that woman Scott told to kiss his ass, just might be very busy covering it. This smell like him.
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Good government is not a party government
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Good government is not a party government
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to realise our knowledge is ignorance is a noble thought.
To regard our ignorance as knowledge-
This is mental illness
Lao-Tzo
A very convenient series of events, I must say!
<a href="http://plawiuk.blogspot.com/2006/03/brison-affair-dejavu.html">http://plawiuk.blogspot.com/2006/03/brison-affair-dejavu.html</a>